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June 8, 2026

Trion Man Indicted on Aggravated Battery Charge

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A Trion man has been indicted by a Chattooga County Grand Jury in connection with a January assault that prosecutors say left the victim without the use of his arm.

According to the indictment, Brian Hayes George, of 1184 Spring Creek Road in Trion, was formally indicted on one count of aggravated battery stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred on January 26.

The indictment alleges that George “maliciously caused bodily harm” to Matthew Rex Porter by depriving him of the use of his arm.

No additional details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault were included in the court filing.

Under Georgia law, aggravated battery is a felony offense. The charge carries the possibility of a prison sentence if a defendant is convicted in court.

An indictment is a formal accusation and is not a determination of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

June 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Pack 38 Cub Scouts Launch Summer With Adventure Camp at Camp Sidney Dew

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Pack 38 Cub Scouts kicked off the summer with an “Adventure Around the World” experience at Camp Sidney Dew during the annual 2026 Adventure Camp, hosted by the Northwest Georgia Council of Scouting America.

June 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Power Customers To See Small Rate Decrease, But Questions Remain About Future Costs

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Georgia Power customers are seeing a small reduction in their electric bills this month, but consumer advocates and energy experts say larger cost concerns may still be on the horizon.

June 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – June 5, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, June 5, 2026:

June 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dog Shooting Incident Reported in Summerville

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The Summerville Police Department is investigating an incident in which a dog was shot and later died from its injuries following a dispute between two Chattooga County residents.

June 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rising Housing Costs Continue To Squeeze Chattooga County Residents

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Finding affordable housing has become increasingly difficult for many families in Chattooga County as rent prices continue to rise while wages struggle to keep pace with the cost of living.

June 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Drivers Seeing Higher Gas Prices After Tax Suspension Ends

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The price of filling up is headed higher now that Georgia’s temporary gas tax suspension has expired.

June 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lyerly Family Starting Over After Sunday Night House Fire

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A Chattooga County family is starting over after a fire destroyed their Lyerly home Sunday night, leaving them with only the clothes they were wearing when they escaped.

June 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – June 2, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, June 2, 2026:

June 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Cited On Public Intoxication And Marijuana Charges

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A Summerville man was cited by the Summerville Police Department on May 30 following an incident on West Washington Street.

According to citations issued by the Summerville Police Department, Raymond Edward Wood, 57, of Summerville, was charged with public intoxication under a city ordinance and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

The citation states officers observed Wood on a public roadway while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The officer reported indicators including slurred speech and the odor of alcohol, and noted that Wood admitted consuming alcoholic beverages prior to the encounter.

A second citation alleges Wood was found in possession of a plastic bag containing a green leafy substance suspected to be marijuana. According to the report, the substance was located in a pants pocket and weighed approximately 0.34 ounces.

Wood was ordered to appear in Summerville Municipal Court at a later date to answer the charges.